UPS Mechanics
06-06-2010 | 09:07 PM
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Does it sound like the company can't afford the reported $80 million gap in negos, or are they trying to wear the mechanics down in a war of attrition.
Yep, the guy that turns a wrench on the plane that keeps me is safe, yep he/she is special.
UPS chief’s total compensation rises 6.2 percent to $5.5M in 2009, compared to 2008
06-06-2010 | 09:43 PM
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They work for a company that made 11.7 BBBBillion in revenue for the THREE months ended March 31, 2010...and this was an off Quarter... Management received reinstatement of bonuses and 401k, and the CEO received what was reported as a huge stock bonus increses.
Does it sound like the company can't afford the reported $80 million gap in negos, or are they trying to wear the mechanics down in a war of attrition.
Yep, the guy that turns a wrench on the plane that keeps me is safe, yep he/she is special.
UPS chief’s total compensation rises 6.2 percent to $5.5M in 2009, compared to 2008
Does it sound like the company can't afford the reported $80 million gap in negos, or are they trying to wear the mechanics down in a war of attrition.
Yep, the guy that turns a wrench on the plane that keeps me is safe, yep he/she is special.
UPS chief’s total compensation rises 6.2 percent to $5.5M in 2009, compared to 2008
06-07-2010 | 07:29 AM
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We currently have mechanics we can trust to have the knowledge to do the job right and they have an organization to make sure that the company doesn't force them to cut corners. I hope our mechanics understand they have our support.
06-07-2010 | 01:11 PM
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My job in Europe is with a US company that can, and have, laid me off with a drop of a hat, comes with the territory of the pay. I dont get over time until I work 48 hours in a week, I only get 2 weeks vacation and have to vest to get that, if they lay me off, the clock starts over. I pay quite a bit for health care for my family as well. But you wont catch me complaining because i am lucky. 1) I have a job in this economy. 2) It provides for me and my family. 3) I make enough to pay for my flight time and still be very well off.
Europeans dont make as much in pay, but get better benefits.... thats my point, get a contract for so many years then take a pay cut knowing you are safe with a job, and good benefits. It seems like the UPS teamsters want their cake and to eat it to.
Europeans dont make as much in pay, but get better benefits.... thats my point, get a contract for so many years then take a pay cut knowing you are safe with a job, and good benefits. It seems like the UPS teamsters want their cake and to eat it to.
or....you could work your ass off, become a respected, experienced mechanic and join a union that demands the best contract in the business! UPS pilots are very fortunate that their mechanics are some of the best and most will be staying their entire careers.
06-07-2010 | 07:34 PM
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LOL....sounds like if you need to reduce your vacation down to about a week and start getting overtime at around 80 hours. I think you should pay about ten percent more for your healthcare and get furloughed once a month so you can "start over". And when you agree to that, since your so lucky, we'll talk about more cuts next year!
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